Valinov is an "Act of 1901" association founded in March 2007.

Founder members:

• Representatives of companies in VEGEPOLYS (majority)
• INRA Angers Centre , Agrocampus Ouest -INHP Angers Centre , University of Angers, ESA Group - Angers Agricultural College (for research and higher education)
• Angers Technopole (supporting the development of innovation)

Chairman: Christophe LACHAUX (Deputy Chairman of VEGEPOLYS)
Vice-Chairman: Pr Pascal RICHOMME (University of Angers)

In order to carry out our transfer technology work and support cooperative, innovate projects within VEGEPOLYS, we are supported by public finance: Government (Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries), Pays de la Loire Regional Council, Maine-et-Loire Departmental Council, "Angers Loire Métropole", "Saumur Loire Developpement".